SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #171 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CLARITY

Possible Answers:

Lucidity 

Miserly 

Incoherent 

Gloomy 

Parsimonious 

Correct answer:

Lucidity 

Explanation:

"Clarity" is a noun that describes clearness of expression or thought, and it is therefore most similar in meaning to lucidity. "Lucidity" means clearly understood or rationally thought out. For clarification, "incoherent" means nonsensical and hard to understand; "gloomy" means dark and depressing; "miserly" and parsimonious are synonyms that both describe someone who is not generous.

Example Question #172 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FEATURE

Possible Answers:

Violence

Independence

Presentation

Attribute

Quantity

Correct answer:

Attribute

Explanation:

"Feature" means attribute or characteristic. "Quantity" means the total number of things in a group. "Presentation" means the way in which something is showed or displayed. "Violence" means a physically hurtful act. "Independence" means self-government.

Example Question #173 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AUDITION

Possible Answers:

Transformation

Discovery

Interview

Resignation

Practice

Correct answer:

Interview

Explanation:

"Audition" means interview. "Practice" means to learn to do something better by doing it repeatedly. "Transformation" means a significant change. "Discovery" is something that has been found. "Resignation" means the act of giving up or quitting one's job.

Example Question #174 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LIVELIHOOD

Possible Answers:

Income

Respect

Bewilderment

Trickery

Speech

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

"Livelihood" means job or income. "Speech" is the act of speaking or a formal talk or presentation. "Trickery" means deception. "Bewilderment" means confusion or chaos. "Respect" means high regard or esteem.

Example Question #175 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TOLERANCE

Possible Answers:

Stamina

Prejudice

Acceptance

Unfair

Convoy

Correct answer:

Acceptance

Explanation:

"Tolerance" means the act of tolerating someone or acceptance. "Prejudice" is a prejudgment. "Unfair" means lacking fairness or justice. "Stamina" means endurance. "Convoy" is a group of vehicles traveling together.

Example Question #176 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Honorable

Miraculous

Arrogant

Disrespectful

Showy

Correct answer:

Honorable

Explanation:

"Noble" means honorable. "Disrespectful" means rude or impolite. "Arrogant" means haughty or full of oneself. "Miraculous" means occurring through some divine, supernatural, or magical interference. "Showy" means excessive in appearance or ostentatious.

Example Question #177 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CHORE

Possible Answers:

Astronomer

Task

Affection

Hardship

Strategy

Correct answer:

Task

Explanation:

"Chore" means routine task done to keep one's home clean, so "task" is the correct answer. "Astronomer" is a person who studies astronomy. "Affection" is a noun that means love or care. "Strategy" is a noun that means a plan or policy. "Hardship" is a noun that means struggle or difficulty.

Example Question #178 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FOUNDER

Possible Answers:

Sink 

Fey 

Egress

Jaunt 

Ascend 

Correct answer:

Sink 

Explanation:

"Founder," when used as a noun, means someone who begins something. However, "founder" can also be used as a verb that means break down or, when referring to a ship, sink. So, the correct answer is “sink.” For clarification, "ascend" means rise or climb up, "jaunt" means an outing; "egress" means an exit or a way out, and "fey" means irrational or supernatural.

Example Question #179 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

PLIGHT

Possible Answers:

Dilemma 

Loquacious

Garrulous 

Despair 

Deft

Correct answer:

Dilemma 

Explanation:

"Plight" means a difficult situation or a dilemma, so "dilemma" is the correct answer. For clarification, "garrulous" and "loquacious" are synonyms that each mean talkative, "despair" is a feeling of hopelessness,  and "deft" means skilled.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FRINGE

Possible Answers:

Sacrosanct

Periphery

Dismiss

Opening

Ending 

Correct answer:

Periphery

Explanation:

"Fringe" means the outer edge of something. So, "fringe" is most similar in meaning to "periphery," which means the exterior edge of something. For clarification, "sacrosanct" means holy or sacred, "dismiss" means send away or ignore, "opening" means start or gap, and "ending" means conclusion.

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